Join The King's Trust as a Youth Development Lead and make a significant impact on the lives of young people by delivering outdoor learning programmes.
Overview
£23672 - £28783
Liverpool
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
The King's Trust is an inspirational organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of young people, with a particular focus on the vulnerable. With an expanding team, the Trust is offering an opportunity to join them in their worthwhile mission.
Role Summary
- Primary responsibility is to deliver outdoor learning programmes, including activities such as bushcraft, paddling, climbing, and hill walking.
- A significant component of the role involves direct engagement with young people outdoors in order to inspire confidence and resilience.
- A portion of time is also dedicated to planning and administrative tasks.
- The role demands a full-time commitment of 35 hours per week and is offered on an 18-month fixed contract.
Role Requirements
- Prior experience working with vulnerable individuals and delivery of outdoor learning programmes is necessary.
- A hands-on approach and a genuine passion for dynamic outdoor settings are crucial to the role.
Application Process Details
- Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter outlining their experience, relevant skills, and reasons for wanting to work at The King's Trust.
- Interviews will be held after the closing date of application submissions, on 15th April.
The King's Trust is dedicated to making a significant impact on the lives of young people, particularly those who are vulnerable. We are excited about the opportunity to expand our team with passionate individuals who are eager to make a difference.
The role: As a Youth Development Lead, you will be primarily responsible for delivering outdoor learning programmes that include activities like bushcraft, paddling, climbing, and hill walking. You will spend four days a week outdoors, engaging directly with young people to inspire confidence and build resilience. One day a week will be dedicated to planning and administrative tasks indoors. This role is a fixed-term contract for 18 months and requires a full-time commitment of 35 hours per week.
Job requirements: Ideal candidates should have prior experience working with vulnerable individuals and delivering outdoor learning programmes. A hands-on approach and a passion for working in dynamic, outdoor settings are crucial.
Benefits: The King's Trust offers a great holiday package with 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible working arrangements, a benefits platform, and personal development opportunities through our various networks. Additionally, we provide generous family leave policies, a cycle-to-work scheme, and a 5% contribution to the Trust Pension Scheme.
Applications details: Interested candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their experience, transferable skills, and motivation for working at The King's Trust. The recruitment process will follow the closing date, with interviews scheduled for the 15th of April.